UN-Habitat Honors Five Innovative Housing Projects Globally
On October 5, 2026, UN-Habitat awarded five housing projects from Brazil, Myanmar, Pakistan, Tunisia, and the UK at World Habitat Day in Muscat, Oman. These initiatives focus on innovative and affordable housing solutions for communities in need, reflecting a commitment to sustainable urban development.
On October 5, 2026, UN-Habitat presented the 2026 Scroll of Honour Award to five noteworthy housing initiatives during the World Habitat Day observance in Muscat, Oman. The event took place at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre and was held under the theme ‘Adequate Housing for All.’ This award recognizes innovative approaches to housing that contribute to building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities. This year’s winners were selected from a pool of 101 nominations from various regions, showcasing diverse strategies to address the global housing crisis. Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, presented the awards and emphasized the urgency of addressing housing needs worldwide, noting that approximately 3.4 billion people currently lack adequate housing, according to UN-Habitat’s World Cities Report 2026.
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